A Broken Vessel?

Jeremiah 18:4 (KJV)
⁴ And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

          A couple of weeks ago, I dropped my Ipad.  I thought because I had it covered and protected it was safe.  Little to my surprise the screen cracked.  When I discovered the screen cracked I was confused. I was confused because I thought covering the device would prevent it from being broken.    I did not realize how fragile the device is. Even though the screen was cracked, the device still worked and was able to carry out its purpose.  As I analyzed my situation, I could not help but see a couple of spiritual principles about life.  It does not matter how we try to cover ourselves, we are very fragile and frail.  It does not matter how we try to cover ourselves with  prayer, studying God’s word, or putting barriers up to cover our weaknesses, we will have an experience that leaves us broken. Life has a way of breaking us down.  Have you ever had an experience in life that broke you down, shattered your heart, or made your life feel fragmented, disgusted, or hopeless?

          Jeremiah in this text walks us into a potter’s house.  God gives him a vision to remind him of His sovereignty.  Often times when we are confused and life is spinning out of control God has to bring back to our remembrance that He is sovereign. This text reminds us we are broken vessels in the hand of a mighty God.  I want you to grasp the gravity of that statement.  It suggests to us all things are possible with us and our lives because God is in control of everything.  Often times we have to remind ourselves God is in control.  When we feel like giving up on ourselves because of how broken we are, remember God has a purpose for our life.  He allows us to experience our broken situation because He is developing us.  He works out our imperfections through our brokenness.  Often times God has to break our will so we will give into his will.  God does things in our lives to get us to surrender to His will. He wants us to recognize how fragile we are and how dependent we really are on Him.  Have you surrendered to God’s will in the midst of your broken situation?  Stop fighting against the will of God and let Him complete the work He has started in you. 

God bless and keep you is my prayer.